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Did You Know: The Importance of Researching Funders Before Applying by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Assel Grant Services

One of the most common reasons applications are rejected is due to a lack of alignment with a funder’s current priorities. As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals. By researching funders, you can discover the information you need to tailor your grant application to the funder.

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More Than Fiduciary Oversight – How Board Members Can Support the Grant Writing Team by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

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This is becoming a more frequent question on grant applications and can support the grant team in demonstrating the leaderships connection to the population served. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute s Competencies and Skills. Offer to make connections and introductions.

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Small Nonprofit Building Block Series: Tips for Staying Organized by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

For example, a master GRANTS folder might have multiple folders within it, each labeled by the funder name. Then, each of those grant funder folders will have subfolders organized by year. Within each year’s subfolder, create folders labeled application , budget, attachment , correspondence , and reporting. Registration is live!

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Getting Curious About Ethics By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

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Grant Management Considerations Understanding and following tracking procedures for outcomes, time and effort, and procurement are key to maintaining ethical practices when preparing an application and managing grant funds. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

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Competition and Training: Not just skills for the court By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Having the right people on the team ensures grant seeking is a cohesive process that addresses your team’s true needs and capabilities. Practice (Grant Readiness) Once a team is developed, practice is where you develop and perfect all the plays and roles required for game day. Now, it’s time to see it all come together.

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Writing Grants When You’re NOT a Grant Writer

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

And while having an official grant writer on staff is not a prerequisite to receiving grant funds, it is difficult to juggle the rules and regulations, deadlines, and application requirements on top of your typical workday duties when you are fighting fires, shaping young minds, running programs, balancing the budget, or leading your community.

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Financial Audits for Small Nonprofits By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. Audit findings are commonly addressed in grant applications; having a plan in place will streamline this and articulate the actions taken to potential funders. Why Do I Need an Audit?

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